N.D. Admin. Code 89-13-01-01
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. "Agreement of intent" means an agreement between the entity operating or desiring to operate a distribution system and the state water commission whereby the entity agrees to consider entering into a water service agreement for delivery of water from the northwest area water supply project and the state water commission agrees to include the water requirements of the distribution system in the prefinal design of the project.
2. "Distribution system" means a system for the provision to users of potable water, if such system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five users.
3. "Prefinal design" means the engineering analysis of the project layout incorporating distribution systems of all entities that have entered into an agreement of intent.
4. "Project" means the northwest area water supply project authorized by North Dakota Century Code chapter 61-24.6.
5. "User" means a household, business, or farmstead that uses water.
6. "Water service agreement" means an agreement to purchase water from the northwest area water supply project based upon the results of the prefinal design and projected development of the project.
N.D. Admin Code 89-13-01-01
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 61-24.6-04